Metaphysical Hunger by Michael Cook

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The yearning to return to a simpler, purer way of life is as difficult as physical hunger. The only difference is that it's not a hunger of the stomach, but of the mind and soul. image size: 10.5 x 14.5" (27 x 37cm) Corporate Collection) © 2000, Michael Cook

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James Mann 26 Jan 2008

Excellent. Great portfolio!

Anonymous Guest 03 Sep 2007

Michael, You do wonderful work. I must say that your landscapes are my favorite! Esp. the ones of the country.

David Benjamin 02 Jan 2007

Nice piece, Michael, reminds me of a farm in Cape Breton which I intent to paint sometime. Every time I go past it I stop and take notes and sketches and photographs but still haven't found just the right composition. Thanks for doing this one!

Artist Reply: Thanks, David. I'd say it's best just to steam ahead... Make the sketches, take the photos, but then go out there with your materials one day and just paint it! You might be surprised at what spontaneity reveals!

Anonymous Guest 01 Oct 2006

I understand this hunger... this work is superbly memorable and reminiscent! Watercolor, pastel? Julie Mayser,AW member unable to login for unknown reason.

Izabella Pavlushko 18 Aug 2006

Beautiful watercolor, Michael. There's so much purity in your work!

corry stuart 28 Apr 2006

Your words are so true Michael and I actually did that returned to the land.... Lovely work in this landscape.

Emily Reed 28 Apr 2006

Great!

Anne Vis 28 Apr 2006

Very beautiful work!

thea walstra 28 Apr 2006

Excellent, very beautiful work

Deborah Johnson 28 Apr 2006

The composition is very well done, great work. I can relate to the coment that accompanies this work, and am thankful that such a hunger In me is feed as i head to the stables or garden daily. The subtle images in this peice speak so to the yearning you mentioned. Thanks for shareing this.

Artist Reply: Thank you, Deborah, and everyone else, for the nice comments. It would seem that you (and Corry) have the right idea! Enjoy your respective lives, and know that if we lose our connection to nature, we lose our humanity as well. Those of us who live in urban areas just have to try harder, observe more intently to see more, and allow those wondrous forces to be recognized and appreciated.